- March 2013
Make the most of controls
07 March 2013
Controls are powerful allies in the fight against high carbon emissions and inefficient energy usage. M&E contractors can have a significant influence over how controls are specified so it is incumbent upon them to gain an understanding of this critical technology, says Ian Ellis
We are all connected now
07 March 2013
Innovation and ingenuity are helping to save money and save energy in the social housing sector, according to Peter Gammon
Delivering efficiency through tight control
07 March 2013
Whether appraising current assets, planning the renovation of existing systems or procuring a new building, a considered heating control strategy is essential to delivering efficient and effective operation. Paul Hardy examines the opportunities
Bringing the curtain down on high energy costs
07 March 2013
Energy-saving equipment is high on the wish-list of most retailers, says Phil Chilton, and air curtains offer a great opportunity for installers to help their customers reduce energy bills
Flue dilution systems - a lot of hot air?
07 March 2013
The inner workings of flue dilution systems needn't be viewed as a 'dark art'. Bob Sharples explains why flue dilution is still a viable option to discharge CO2 safely at low level
Why it will pay you to take hold of the LPG reins
07 March 2013
Many businesses in off-gas areas are calling upon heating contractors and consultants to help them take stock of their carbon outputs, review their energy use and reassess their heating systems. Lee Gannon explains the heating choices available to contractors looking to help businesses choose a new system
Industry-wide district heating quality standard call
07 March 2013
The director of a manufacturer of pre-insulated pipe systems used for district heating has called for an industry-wide system of quality standards
The real differentiator is customer service
07 March 2013
Nowadays, product quality is a given in the air conditioning sector. So what can manufacturers do to differentiate themselves from their competitors? Zubair Ali has an answer
Heat recovery is key to building efficiency
07 March 2013
As energy costs rocket, heat recovery offers a major opportunity to cut running costs and deliver a high quality environment for building occupants, says David Dunn
More LEV pressure needed to solve health problems
07 March 2013
Poor ventilation of work spaces has left employees in many industries exposed to unacceptable levels of airborne contaminants, according to the Building & Engineering Services Association (B&ES)
Laundry room threat to health and wealth
07 March 2013
Laundry rooms pose a significant health and fire risk if ventilation extract ductwork is not regularly maintained and cleaned. Darren Ling explains the risks facing hospitals, hotels, prisons and other commercial premises and why regular cleaning is essential
Ductwork guide boosts performance
07 March 2013
ADCAS is recommending a new BSRIA guide which has been created to help clarify confusion surrounding flexible ductwork and improve building performance.
Manufacturers worry over confusion about CE mark
06 March 2013
Manufacturers of building services equipment are concerned about the potential confusion created by the start of compulsory CE marking later this year, says David Fitzpatrick